Exploring Chapter 1 Insights

What is the name of the main character introduced in Chapter 1 of "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

• Janie Crawford

• Nanny

• Joe Starks

• Logan Killicks

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

In Chapter 1, what is the setting of the story when Janie returns to Eatonville?

• A bustling city

• A quiet town

• A rural farm

• A coastal village

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Describe the reaction of the townspeople when Janie returns to Eatonville in Chapter 1.

• They are indifferent to her return.

• They welcome her warmly.

• They gossip and speculate about her.

• They are hostile and confrontational.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of Janie's clothing when she returns to Eatonville in Chapter 1?

• It signifies her wealth.

• It reflects her independence.

• It shows her conformity to societal norms.

• It indicates her mourning.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Analyze how the author uses imagery to describe Janie's return to Eatonville in Chapter 1.

• The imagery highlights the beauty of the town.

• The imagery emphasizes the contrast between Janie and the townspeople.

• The imagery focuses on the natural environment.

• The imagery depicts the town's prosperity.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the primary theme introduced in Chapter 1 of "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?

• The pursuit of wealth

• The search for identity

• The importance of family

• The power of love

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author use dialogue to reveal the townspeople's attitudes towards Janie in Chapter 1?

• Through formal and respectful language

• Through supportive and encouraging words

• Through gossip and judgmental comments

• Through silence and avoidance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identify the narrative perspective used in Chapter 1 of "Their Eyes Were Watching God."

• First-person

• Second-person

• Third-person limited

• Third-person omniscient

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does Janie's return to Eatonville symbolize in Chapter 1?

• Her defeat

• Her triumph

• Her escape

• Her reconciliation

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Evaluate the role of the porch sitters in Chapter 1. How do they contribute to the story's development?

• They provide comic relief.

• They serve as a moral compass.

• They act as a chorus, reflecting societal views.

• They offer guidance to Janie.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9